Fragrance comparison

Natsuko vs Lilas Mauve

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Natsuko

Marc de la Morandiere

4.254 votes

Rank #55,565 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Lilas Mauve

Jean Couturier

4.229 votes

Rank #47,940 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Natsuko
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Lilas Mauve
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Natsuko1/2

Lilas Mauve1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Natsuko
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lilas Mauve

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

NatsukoMarc de la Morandiere

Lilas MauveJean Couturier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 32%Want 55%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNatsuko

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

OrangeMyrtleMelon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseLilac

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

LimePearGardeniaMandarin OrangePeachMelonCassisSyringa

Heart

JasmineLilacPink PepperGingerRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesMelon, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac. Durations are only published for Natsuko, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLilas MauveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natsuko by Marc de la Morandiere delivers a crisp, green floral experience rooted in classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a brisk splash of bitter orange peel and watery melon, tempered by the herbal bite of wild myrtle. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the initial aquatic sharpness softens into an…

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Lilas Mauve by Jean Couturier opens with a crisp splash of lime and yuzu, before softening into a dewy spring bouquet. The star of the show is a realistic, slightly green lilac that hugs the skin during breezy daytime wear. It is a clean, bright option for casual outings in warmer weather.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Natsuko or Lilas Mauve?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Natsuko is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Lilas Mauve is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Natsuko for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Lilas Mauve for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Natsuko or Lilas Mauve?

Natsuko projects furthest (Natsuko 100/100, Lilas Mauve 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Natsuko and Lilas Mauve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Melon, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac.

Is Natsuko or Lilas Mauve better for summer or winter?

Natsuko suits daytime wear; Lilas Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Natsuko and Lilas Mauve?

Natsuko has top notes of Orange, Myrtle and Melon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Lilas Mauve has top notes of Lime, Pear, Gardenia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Lilac, Pink Pepper and Ginger, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.